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Japan bombs Pearl Harbor in an attempt to cripple America's naval power. The bombing destroyed/damaged 20 US naval vessels and caused over 2,400 American deaths as well as 1,000 wounded. These deaths included civilians. -
The US declares war on Japan marking the beginning of America's entrance into World War II. -
Nazi Germany and Italy declare war on the US three days after the US declared war on Japan. The US retaliates by declaring war on both Italy and Germany officially entering the US into World War II. -
Pacific Theater naval battle becomes a turning point as the US deals massive damage to the Imperial Japanese Navy. Much of the Japanese naval code was broken allowing for an advantage. -
Germany reaches its height of military power after penetrating Egypt and gaining forces in North Africa. -
This battle was fought in North Africa and was a big victory for the Allies. This battle established a new base in North Africa and removed Axis forces from the area. -
This invasion lasting around six weeks ending in the Allies take over of Sicily, collapsing of Benito Mussolini's government, and Italy's surrender to the Allies. -
The Allies Invade Normandy by landing on 5 beaches. This was known as Operation Overlord and became the largest Amphibious Invasion in history. An airborne assault was conducted behind enemy lines while thousands of troops landed on the beaches. With a power in numbers the Allies were able to take over the beaches. -
The final major offense in the European theater of World War II. This resulted in the Soviet capture of Berlin, ending the war in Europe.
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This marked the beginning of the end to World War II as the Soviet Army took over German capital. -
Rather than surrendering as he saw the fall of Nazi Germany, Hitler commit suicide. This marked the end of World War II in Europe -
Atomic Bomb named Little Boy was dropped on Hiroshima killing 90,000 to 166,000 people. -
Atomic Bomb named Fat Man dropped on Nagasaki killing an estimated 74,000 people and destroying the city. -
Japan surrenders after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki marking the official end of World War II.